Welcome to the MSc. Criminal Justice

You can customize your degree experience with three capstone options: writing a thesis, participating in an internship, or taking higher level leadership courses and developing a portfolio. The flexibility to choose your capstone means your education aligns with your career goals. As a criminal justice graduate student, you’ll be learning from industry professionals through interactive coursework. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: Learn about the many facets of the criminal justice system including policies and external influences.
Choose your capstone project to focus on academic research, in field experience, or leadership study. Start with no prior criminal justice experience and graduate with robust knowledge of the field. Learn about the many facets of the criminal justice system including policies and external influences.
Career Path
Earning your master’s degree in criminal justice prepares you to take on many roles in the justice system. Chief Correctional Officer Supervisor , Emergency Management Director , Criminal Profiler, District Attorney or Attorney General Investigator

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availablility - YES

English Language Requirement

Southeast Missouri State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Southeast Missouri State Universitybelow
  1. Bachelor Certificate (Computer Science)
  2. Bachelor Transcript
  3. Passport
  4. Recommendation Letter
  5. English Proficiency Letter
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. CV
  8. Wassce /A level Certificate

Intakes

January, 2025

From May, 2024 to October, 2024

Open

September, 2025

From May, 2024 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From January, 2025 to June, 2026

Open